Whatever Yeah-Yeah

Chapter 40

*3 months later*

"How do you like it, Mrs. McCleanen?"

"It's wonderful."

"So shall I put a sold sign up?"

"Yes."

*2 months later*

"Mommy's belly is getting big." Belle smiled.

"Yes it is Belle."

"Is it because you eat too much?" Peter asked.

"No no," I laughed, "Mommy's having another baby."

"Where is it?"

I pointed to my belly.

"Inside you?"

I nodded.

"How is that possible?"

"A conversation for another time. Now who's ready for lunch?"

They both smiled and headed inside.

"Afternoon Ariel!" I heard one of my neighbors say.

"Afternoon to you too Marel." 

"What is it now, 5 months?"

"Yes ma'am."

"How are you going to take care of three kids and maintain a job?"

"I'll find a way."

"You know Ariel, I rarely have any company, and my kids only visit around holidays. I would love to watch them if you ever needed me to. Free of charge."

"That would be great, but I would of course pay you."

"Nonsense child. I haven't been around toddler's and babies since my last grandchild was their age. That was 7 years ago." She laughed.

"If you say so. You're too kind."

*Yeah-Yeah's POV*

"Are you sure she didn't pass through here?" I asked.

"Alan, every day you ask the same thing, and everyday, I have the same answer. No." Benny replied.

I turned to see Ariel's dad pulling up to Mertle's house.

"Have you seen Ariel?" I panted when I caught up to him.

"Alan! You scared me. And no I haven't."

"Please sir. She means the world to me. I messed up so badly, and I miss her so much."

He sighed.

"She came by a few months ago. I can't tell you where she went, but I can tell you the direction she went. But I want you to know how pissed I am at you for hurting my little girl."

"I know and I'm so sorry."

* a few days later*

I was so tired. I had been driving for 3 days looking for my wife.

That night I had spent the night in my car, in a hotel parking lot.

It was right outside this small town, and I decided to go to a nice little diner for breakfast.

As I sat down, I pulled the picture of my family out of my wallet.

"Cute family." A waitress said.

"Thanks."

"Wait. May I look at that a little closer?"

I shrugged and handed her the picture.

"Yep. I know them."

"You do?!" 

"Yeah. Ariel and her kids Peter and Belle. She works here once in a while. Ever since she bought a house here in town, she's been working 2 jobs to afford living here, while feeding her and those 2 kids. The town loves her though. She's so sweet. How do you know her?"

I stood up and took the picture back.

"She's my wife."

The waitress's smiled dropped.

"You're the one that cheated on her?"

"She told you?"

"Well duh. I'm like, her closet friend since she moved here."

"Please. I need to see my family. I know what I did was wrong. Please help me see them."

She sighed.

"Go down this street till you get to Mesent ave. Turn left there and go another block. She's the 4th house on the right. She should still be home."

"Thank you."

I rushed to my car and drove.

When I got to the house that apparently was hers. I parked in front, but I couldn't get out. There was something not letting me.

After about 10 minutes of debating, I finally walked up to the door, and I saw from a window, Peter and Belle playing with toys.

I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

I swear, the door opened so slowly, I could feel my heart's every beat.

"Alan?"

"Ariel. I know you don't want to talk to me-"

"You're right about that. How did you even find me?"

"Long story."

"Listen Alan, I have to go to work soon, and I have to get the kids next door."

"How about you go to work, and I can watch them? Please Ariel, I haven't seen them in months."

She sighed.

"Fine. But once I get home, you're gone."

I nodded.

"Oh Ariel. You're getting big."

"That's what happens when you knock someone up Alan."

"Hey, if I recall correctly, we're still married."

She rolled her eyes and let me inside.

"Kids? Someone's here for you."

"Daddy!" They yelled, running up to me.

"You guys are growing so big!"

"Is Daddy out of time out now?" Peter asked.

"Not yet Peter. He's just here for a few hours. He's gonna watch you until I get home. If there's any trouble, Marel is right next door."

"Have a good day at work Ariel."

"Have a good day at work Ariel." She mocked.

After she left, Belle turned to me.

"She's been weird since her belly got bigger."

"It's alright Belle. I understand."

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